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Whether you're a veteran dancer or you're just beginning to learn ballroom dancing, every dancer needs a partner. If you haven't already found your perfect partner, keep your eyes peeled for these seven winning characteristics.
1. They've Got Smooth Moves
Your perfect partner doesn't have be Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers, but they should know how to ballroom dance well. Ideally, you and your partner should be dancing at about the same skill level. The best dancers tend to be the most s …
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7 Qualities to Look for in the Perfect Ballroom Dance Partner

Whether you're a veteran dancer or you're just beginning to learn ballroom dancing, every dancer needs a partner. If you haven't already found your perfect partner, keep your eyes peeled for these seven winning characteristics.
1. They've Got Smooth Moves
Your perfect partner doesn't have be Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers, but they should know how to ballroom dance well. Ideally, you and your partner should be dancing at about the same skill level. The best dancers tend to be the most s

Musical Theatre Audition Songs: 6 Great Options for Kids

Does your son or daughter have an audition coming up? Here are some ideas for musical theatre audition songs, courtesy of Hayward, CA teacher Molly R...
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It's not always easy to find the right musical theatre audition songs--and the same can definitely be said when it comes to kids' repertoire!
Is there a way to avoid warhorses like "Annie" and "Oliver" while finding songs that will excite your young actor and the audition panel? YES! Here are some suggestions that will make y

Dancing for Beginners: What Can I Expect at My First Lesson?

Ready to give a "dancing for beginners" class a shot? Here, teacher Liz T. shares what to expect, and how to set yourself up for success...
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So you've signed up for your first dance class - excellent! Whether you are pursuing ballet, jazz, tap, modern, ballroom, salsa, or Zumba, here are some things to expect at your first lesson and tips to help you succeed in your dance training!
Decide Between Private Lessons or Group Lessons
Some dance classes, such as ballet, jazz, and tap

8 Movies Every Actor Should Study

Do you love acting and want to improve your skills? Acting lessons are a great place to start -- but you can also learn a lot simply from curling up on the couch for movie night! Take a look at these eight movies you can study to learn about important acting techniques from your favorite on-screen actors and actresses.
Instinct
Instinct is a natural tendency to, in character, behave in a certain way. All actors have a bit of instinct  some more than others. For example, Peter Sellers' succe

How to Audition for a Movie | 6 Tips for Success

Wondering how to audition for a movie and make it to the big screen? Here, we'll share six important tips for success.
Many major movies are filmed in big cities such as Los Angeles and New York. Whatever big city you are closest to, you should start by looking up the local film office. For example, if you search online for Massachusetts State Film Office," you should see a website like this.
Every state also has its own film office, which will have all the information you need about what